COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTIONThe Imperial IPA was crafted with the best of American and German ingredients as a nod to the “original six” German-American founders of Narragansett. Summit hops were used for all the kettle hopping, and a mix of Northern Brewers, Hallertau, Tettanager, and Sazz hops were used for dry hopping, resulting in an IBU of 122 to celebrate 122 years of Narragansett history.

From bomber.
Pours a dark amber, almost with an orangish tint, with a healthy cream head. Aroma of hops that come across bitter in the taste.
Full disclosure - this bottle's been sitting in my refrigerator for many months, so any idea of freshness can thrown out the window for no fault of the beer's.
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A rather nice tip of the hat to it’s founders! Nice hoppy aroma that was also somewhat sweet. Poured a nice copper color with a head that was very nice. Taste was hoppy, with a nice thick mouth feel. Nice bittering on the back side. Wish I had bought 2 bottles!

From the 650 ml. bottle. The pour is slightly hazy by medium amber-copper in color. It comes with a big beige head that sticks around. Lots of aroma of floral and earthy hops, caramel malts, and biscuit. The body is medium for the most part. The taste has a punchy bitterness at the finish after beginning a bit sweet. Decently done.

really this is just blowing me out of the water. Deep golden color with medium head. Smells of just a rich sweet barley with a slight hay hopiness. Taste is so well balanced bitter and sweet. A simple style done just so perfectly right. Understated perfection.

Clear dark orange amber with a big frothy off-white head, and heavy streaks of lace. This brew earns its accolades - taste is clean caramel malt that is quickly joined by strong bittering, with both sides rolling straight through the finish. A big mouthful of taste, with a good balance between the sweet and bitter, while maintaining a light effect. Highly recommended.

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